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Circo Children's Bobbie Socks Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

U.S. CPSCChokingSold on TargetSep 3, 2008
Recalled Bobbie Socks
Recalled Bobbie Socks

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these socks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Target has received four reports of the ribbon detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The recall involves girls' Circo bobbie socks. The socks were sold in packs of six (pink, purple, plain white and three pairs with a box), ranging in size from 6 to 12 months, 12 to 24 months and 2T to 5T. The socks are packaged in a green and white sleeve with a Circo-brand logo on the front.

Sold on

Target stores nationwide from January 2007 to July 2008 for about $6.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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